Brighton
Shopping is an experience; trying on clothes and feeling their texture, sampling local produce from Farmers' Markets or taking in the atmosphere of a bustling parade. Find places to shop near you that can't be matched by the Internet.
If you think shopping in South England is restricted to Regent Street and Carnaby Street, think again. In addition to traditional shopping centres and discount designer outlets, South East England has a collection of unique places to shop outside London that can't be found anywhere else.
Explore the narrow alleys of the 17th century Lanes, a maze of smart shops selling antiques, jewellery and designer clothes.
The Lanes in Brighton is one of the South East’s more eccentric shopping destinations and was once the heart of an old fishing town. Today the area is a maze of winding streets dotted with many unique and quirky shops, cafes and restaurants.
If hand crafted, locally made, is more your thing, then The Sussex Guild Shop & Gallery is for you. Established as a charity over 50 years ago with over 100 members, it brings together a group of local professional designers and makers of fine, contemporary and traditional craftwork.
The former capital of England is a well preserved city so even shopping in Winchester means popping in to historic buildings. It makes it a wonderful place to go bargain hunting – whether you're thinking antique or boutique!
Winchester's Christmas Market sets the standard by which others are judged while one of the UK's largest Farmers' Markets (2nd and final Sunday of each month), made famous by Rick Stein, offers revered local produce from the rural county of Hampshire.
Retail therapy is one of the top reasons to come to the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead. There are also plenty of cafes and restaurants to feast your eyes on after a long day shopping.
At the heart of shopping in Windsor and Eton is Windsor Royal Shopping Centre, a mostly covered area that occupies the site of a 1850s railway station where you can still see Queen Victoria’s royal waiting room.
In Ashford you'll find McArthurGlen Designer Outlet where your favourite brands are priced up to 60% less, all year round.
There’s something for everyone, within this beautiful setting. Situated in the heart of the Garden of England, Kent, and designed by architect Lord Richard Rogers, this is one of Europe’s most spectacular shopping destinations.
Little Chelsea is a vibrant shopping and dining experience in Grove Road and South Street. It includes tens of independent businesses and shops specialising in art, interior design, designer clothes, antiques and many more.
Find more inspiration of some of the best places to shop with our hand-picked selection of diverse shops and destinations in South East England. Select the 'Map View' button to see what's near you.
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Dance / Dancing
Brighton and Hove
The MOST eclectic and eccentric Brighton club night
Anytime Goes is the name and the music policy. ALL genres in the mix for the truly adventurous... Funk, punk, soul, latin, disco, pop, house, jazz, reggae, swing, lounge, RnB (the actual real…
Comedy
Winchester
With the 3rd millennium almost 2.5% complete, Andy Zaltzman, one of the UK's leading satirical comedians, assesses the state of Planet Earth and its most famous and controversial species – the human race.
In the biggest stand-up tour of his career,…
Theatre
Chichester
Angelica Sprocket lives next door. Her overcoat has pockets galore! And you'll never guess what's in them…Prepare to be surprised, thrilled and tickled pink by Angelica Sprocket's never-ending pockets, and the marvellous things she keeps in them.…
Self-Catering
Oxford
Extremely well-located, modern, two-bedroom apartment in Oxford City providing excellent short term flexible accommodation for up to four people. This boutique style apartment consists of an open plan living room, breakfast bar and kitchen combined,…
Sports Ground
The Oval Race Club at Angmering Sports Centre offers a whole range of motor related racing.
Special Events
Great Missenden
From the Enormous Crocodile to the Pelly everyone has their favourite Roald Dahl animal character. Over Easter the Roald Dahl Museum will be championing the best and celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Giraffe, and the Pelly and Me. Join in with…
Theatre
Oxford
Creation Theatre are delighted to welcome you to George Orwell's classic political fable in an adaptation bristling with satire.
The animals have thrown off their human oppressors, but a new political elite are rising, and want to make Animal Farm…
Heritage & History
Downe
This summer English Heritage is joining forces with the Aardman Academy to explore history and heritage across England through stop motion animation.
From the home of Charles Darwin to forts, factories and castles, there's a place and space to spark…
Theatre
Chichester
Phillip Breen's witty and sensual version of Tolstoy's masterpiece Anna Karenina – blending period dress with a contemporary tone – takes us into the hearts and minds of its conflicted, very human characters. A surprisingly funny, romantic and…
Historic House / Palace
Lewes
Anne of Cleves House formed part of her divorce settlement from Henry VIII in 1541. This 15th century timber - framed Wealden hall - house contains authentically furnished rooms, Tudor style garden and local history museum .
Village
Ansty is a small settlement about four miles from Haywards Heath. Its village sign, situated at the Ansty Cross was painted by the renowned local artist James Forsyth.
Venue Provider
Haywards Heath
Gardens open to the public for the National Gardens Scheme.
Childrens Events
Selborne
Spend the day with our education team discovering the art of Edward Wilson- the official artist on Captain Scott's expedition to Antarctica. Create your own artwork inspired by the penguins and albatrosses in our collection and achieve your Arts…
Childrens Events
Selborne, Alton
What is it like to be an Antarctic explorer? Get in a tent, pull a sledge and try on some clothing in this interactive workshop! Telling the story of Captain Scott's ill-fated expedition to the South Pole in 1912, the session compares the equipment…
Talks
Selborne, Alton
The discovery of Endurance in 2022, Shackleton's ship from the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, has resulted in a resurgence of interest in this incredible story of human resilience in the face of nature's overwhelming dominance. This talk…
Talks
Selborne, Alton
Gwyn Griffiths is a marine technologist. He was Chief Technologist at the UK's National Oceanography Centre and Professor of Underwater Systems Engineering at the University of Southampton. Over a 40-year career he took part in five oceanographic…
Talks
Selborne
Many have heard of Captain Scott's 'Race to the South Pole', and the tragic deaths of the British Polar Party. However, this expedition's story does not begin with the ship's departure for the Antarctic; nor does it end with a tent pitched just a…
Talks
Selborne, Alton
Lawrence Oates was only one of many expedition members Herbert Ponting photographed and filmed during Robert Scott's Terra Nova expedition. When news broke in early 1913 of the deaths of Scott, Oates and other members of the South Pole party, images…
Talks
15-16 Kings Walk, Hastings
Celebrating 75 years of the home of the British Surrealism movement, Lee Miller and Roland Penrose' son, Antony, joins us to talk all things Farley house.
Located here in East Sussex, Farley House was the meeting place of some of some of the key…
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